EP4078074A4 - Swarm navigation using follow the forward approach - Google Patents

Swarm navigation using follow the forward approach

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Publication number
EP4078074A4
EP4078074A4 EP20926569.3A EP20926569A EP4078074A4 EP 4078074 A4 EP4078074 A4 EP 4078074A4 EP 20926569 A EP20926569 A EP 20926569A EP 4078074 A4 EP4078074 A4 EP 4078074A4
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Prior art keywords
follow
forward approach
swarm
navigation
swarm navigation
Prior art date
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EP20926569.3A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
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EP4078074A2 (en
Inventor
Michael J Choiniere
Matthew F Chrobak
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BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc
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BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc
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Publication of EP4078074A2 publication Critical patent/EP4078074A2/en
Publication of EP4078074A4 publication Critical patent/EP4078074A4/en
Pending legal-status Critical Current

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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41G—WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING
    • F41G7/00—Direction control systems for self-propelled missiles
    • F41G7/008—Combinations of different guidance systems
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41G—WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING
    • F41G7/00—Direction control systems for self-propelled missiles
    • F41G7/20—Direction control systems for self-propelled missiles based on continuous observation of target position
    • F41G7/30—Command link guidance systems
    • F41G7/301—Details
    • F41G7/308—Details for guiding a plurality of missiles
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41G—WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING
    • F41G7/00—Direction control systems for self-propelled missiles
    • F41G7/20—Direction control systems for self-propelled missiles based on continuous observation of target position
    • F41G7/22—Homing guidance systems
    • F41G7/226—Semi-active homing systems, i.e. comprising a receiver and involving auxiliary illuminating means, e.g. using auxiliary guiding missiles
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41G—WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING
    • F41G7/00—Direction control systems for self-propelled missiles
    • F41G7/20—Direction control systems for self-propelled missiles based on continuous observation of target position
    • F41G7/22—Homing guidance systems
    • F41G7/2233—Multimissile systems
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41G—WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING
    • F41G7/00—Direction control systems for self-propelled missiles
    • F41G7/20—Direction control systems for self-propelled missiles based on continuous observation of target position
    • F41G7/22—Homing guidance systems
    • F41G7/2253—Passive homing systems, i.e. comprising a receiver and do not requiring an active illumination of the target
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41G—WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING
    • F41G7/00—Direction control systems for self-propelled missiles
    • F41G7/20—Direction control systems for self-propelled missiles based on continuous observation of target position
    • F41G7/22—Homing guidance systems
    • F41G7/2273—Homing guidance systems characterised by the type of waves
    • F41G7/2293—Homing guidance systems characterised by the type of waves using electromagnetic waves other than radio waves
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41G—WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING
    • F41G7/00—Direction control systems for self-propelled missiles
    • F41G7/20—Direction control systems for self-propelled missiles based on continuous observation of target position
    • F41G7/30—Command link guidance systems
    • F41G7/301—Details
    • F41G7/303—Sighting or tracking devices especially provided for simultaneous observation of the target and of the missile
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41G—WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING
    • F41G9/00—Systems for controlling missiles or projectiles, not provided for elsewhere
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F42—AMMUNITION; BLASTING
    • F42B—EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
    • F42B12/00—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material
    • F42B12/02—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect
    • F42B12/36—Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for dispensing materials; for producing chemical or physical reaction; for signalling ; for transmitting information
    • F42B12/365—Projectiles transmitting information to a remote location using optical or electronic means
EP20926569.3A 2019-12-18 2020-12-15 Swarm navigation using follow the forward approach Pending EP4078074A4 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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US16/718,889 US11385025B2 (en) 2019-12-18 2019-12-18 Swarm navigation using follow the forward approach
PCT/US2020/065093 WO2021194582A2 (en) 2019-12-18 2020-12-15 Swarm navigation using follow the forward approach

Publications (2)

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EP4078074A2 EP4078074A2 (en) 2022-10-26
EP4078074A4 true EP4078074A4 (en) 2024-01-17

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US (1) US11385025B2 (en)
EP (1) EP4078074A4 (en)
KR (1) KR20220123522A (en)
CN (1) CN115038929A (en)
IL (1) IL294028B2 (en)
WO (1) WO2021194582A2 (en)

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US20170328680A1 (en) * 2016-05-11 2017-11-16 Rivada Research, Llc Method and System for Using Enhanced Location-Based Information to Guide Munitions
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US20210190459A1 (en) 2021-06-24
IL294028B1 (en) 2023-05-01
CN115038929A (en) 2022-09-09
WO2021194582A3 (en) 2021-11-04
IL294028A (en) 2022-08-01
US11385025B2 (en) 2022-07-12
IL294028B2 (en) 2023-09-01
KR20220123522A (en) 2022-09-07
EP4078074A2 (en) 2022-10-26

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